Emerging Leaders Grant
Forecasted
Emerging Leaders Grant supports surgical and perioperative nurses’ professional development, funding continued growth to maintain evidence-based knowledge and competencies for safe, high-quality care.
Funder: AORN Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Award amount not specified
Summary: Supports nurses’ professional development to maintain evidence-based knowledge and competencies for safe, high-quality care.
Description
The Emerging Leaders Grant is part of the AORN Foundation’s professional development offerings. The Foundation is the charitable arm of the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses and supports nurses working in surgical and perioperative settings. Its professional development grants help nurses maintain competency and pursue their professional goals.
This grant is presented as a professional development opportunity rather than funding for a specified research topic or project area. Its stated context centers on ongoing professional growth and the evidence-based knowledge and competencies that underpin safe, high-quality nursing care.
